WAKFU Comes on PC, Mac and Linux

Square Enix, a publisher of interactive entertainment products in the Americas, and Ankama, an independent digital creation group and developer, have announced the North American launch of their tactical massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), WAKFU for PC, Mac and Linux.

Now available as a free download from the official site www.wakfu.com/na, WAKFU also offers a monthly subscription fee of $6.00 that gives players access to premium content.

Premium members have the ability to reach the highest levels, explore all available game areas and story chapters, master all 16 professions, create and join guilds and even become the next governor.

In addition, both free and premium monthly membership players will have access to WAKFU’s microtransaction-based store to purchase cosmetic items and a variety of exclusive content and services post launch all of which will continue to enhance a player’s experience.

“The talented team at Ankama has done an exceptional job at taking a traditional MMO and transforming it into a breathtaking episodic excursion,” said Jason Herczeg, vice president of online at Square Enix. “Ankama is the ideal partner for Square Enix as we evolve to provide top tier, service-oriented content across all devices and platforms to our passionate community.”

With 12 distinct, completely customizable character classes to select from and a variety of missions and turn-based combat to engage in, WAKFU takes place in a vibrant and immersive world where players’ choices are paramount and actions directly impact a continuously evolving ecosystem.

Featuring a rich political system, players can defend their nation against enemy attacks, conquer new territories, vote, elect government officials and even run for governor! The announcement was made Wednesday, Feb. 29.